Haunted Graveyard Halloween Cocktail
Bourbon shaken with maple syrup and bitters, topped with a splash of soda in a crushed-Oreo-rimmed glass. An old fashioned dressed for Halloween.
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
210 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Oreo Cookie(optional)1
- Bourbon2 oz
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Orange Peel(optional)twist
- Soda WaterSplash
- Maple Syrup½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Haunted Graveyard Halloween Cocktail close to the original.
Instead of Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey— spicier, drier
- Tennessee Whiskey— close cousin, a bit mellower
Instead of Angostura Bitters
- Orange Bitters— citrus-forward
- Peychaud's Bitters— brighter, anise-tinged
Instead of Soda Water
- Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
- Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge
Instead of Maple Syrup
- Demerara Syrup— rich, molasses-y
- Honey— floral instead of caramel
Instructions
Rim glass with crushed Oreos.
In a shaker, mix bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice.
Strain into an old-fashioned glass and top with soda.
Garnish with orange peel or rosemary sprig.
Pairs well with
Maple bourbon rimmed with Oreo dirt digs into Halloween dessert territory:
- Oreo dirt cups
- Maple candied pecans
- Tombstone sugar cookies
- Chocolate-covered pretzel bones
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